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The GFR Clock for Staging CKD

Staging CKD is most frequently done by calculating the estimated glomerular
The GFR Clock for ... Staging CKD Staging ... , CKD can be staged ... Using the GFR clock ... #CKD #EGFR #Staging
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
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: • CKD • Poorly ... sparing diuretics ... trauma - Ischemic colonic ... - Hyperosmolar states ... infusions) - Metabolic
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 •
: • CKD • Poorly ... sparing diuretics ... trauma - Ischemic colonic ... - Hyperosmolar states ... infusions) - Metabolic
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
, K-sparing diuretics ... esp w oliguria / GFR ... Labs: BMP (Assess GFR ... to improve GFR ... sufficient if intact GFR
Normal Anion-Gap Acidosis (NAGMA) - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Workup

NAGMA
- Chem, ABG or VBG
- Calculate Anion
(GFR 20-50 ml/min ... 5.5 • Serum K ... normal Type 4: Hyperkalemic ... Surgical drains - Chronic ... NonAnionGap #Acidosis #Metabolic
Lactated Ringers (LR) vs Normal Saline (NS) - Comparison

Composition of LR:
 • Sodium 130 mEq/L
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trial • Minimal K ... and necrosis in states ... Is Dangerous in Hyperkalemia ... signal to reduce GFR ... - Decreased GFR
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
Agents Regulating Renal ... resistance • Metabolic ... Inhibitors of Na+K+ ... Hyponatremia • Hypercalcemia ... insipidus • Kidney stones